Title* `Egypt's Ministry of Health Warns: Weight Fluctuation Increases Risk of Diabetes and Cancer

The Egyptian Ministry of Health warns that sudden weight gain or loss raises the risk of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, urging citizens to follow a healthy diet and exercise under the "100 Healthy Days" initiative.

Health Ministry calls on citizens to get early checkups and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

The Ministry of Health and Population, as part of the "100 Healthy Days" initiative held under the patronage of the President, issued a public awareness warning regarding the health risks resulting from unstable weight, whether sudden weight gain or sharp weight loss.

The Ministry explained that both weight gain and weight loss impose major risk factors on the human body that may lead to several chronic and serious diseases, including:

- *Vitamin deficiencies*

- *Diabetes*

- *Cardiovascular diseases*

- *Cancer*

The Ministry stressed the importance of adopting a comprehensive healthy system based on two main pillars to maintain ideal weight and prevent diseases:

1. *Balanced healthy nutrition*

2. *Regular physical activity*

The initiative called on all citizens to visit the nearest health unit or medical center to benefit from early detection and regular follow-up services under the slogan "Go Get Checked and Be Reassured Anywhere in Egypt." Citizens can also contact the hotlines `105` or `15335` or visit the initiative's website for more details.